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A1binoA11igator · 07-03-2009, 07:41 PM

I've not posted here since my Yaris was totalled. I still check in now and then to check out everyones rides and look for DIY guides.

My replacement for the Yaris is it's slightly larger cousin, a Super White 2008 Scion XD.

Here are some pics of my new(ish) ride.

Here is a list of the mods.

18x7.5 Momo Corse RPM wheels

225/40/18 general Exclaim UHP tires

TRD Springs

Clazzio Suede Type Seat covers Black/Black with Orange stitching.

Redlinegoods.com shift and e-brake boots Black with Dark Blue stitching. (yes I know the stitch color doesn't match the seats)

Zeta Products Storage Armrest.

Soundgate ToyZN4 radio interface for my Zune (so I can control my Zune from the Head Unit)

AFE pro dry stage 2 short ram intake.

And I've had the car a little less than a year and it has over 37,000 miles on it.

Morgan · 07-03-2009, 08:02 PM

its cute! congrats and wb :)

yaris-me · 07-03-2009, 10:29 PM

Nice!

MadMax · 07-04-2009, 11:24 AM

Nice xB! I am not a huge fan of them myself, but it is a helluva lot better than the XD as far as I am concerned.

If I am not mistaken, the xB and the Yaris are built on the same platform/frame, right?

tuckevalastin · 07-04-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Nice xB! I am not a huge fan of them myself, but it is a helluva lot better than the XD as far as I am concerned.

If I am not mistaken, the xB and the Yaris are built on the same platform/frame, right?

I think you might have said that backwards

MadMax · 07-04-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

I think you might have said that backwards

The second generation Vitz/Yaris has been around since 2005, the second generation xB wasn't introduced until 2006 and didn't come out until 2008.

And, even the first generation was based on the Yaris...

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The first-generation xB was a lightly-modified and rebadged version of the Japanese-market subcompact Toyota bB. It was a small station wagon based on the Toyota Echo/Yaris platform. The xB was one of two models in the lineup of Toyota's US-exclusive Scion division present at the brand's 2004 launch, the other being the xA, based on the Toyota ist.

tuckevalastin · 07-04-2009, 12:57 PM

no not that part...

the part where you said nice xB to a picture of his xD.

cali yaris · 07-04-2009, 01:20 PM

^ LOL

Albino, did you buy any of those parts from me?

I have NST pulleys for the xD if you haven't done that mod yet.

StefanVVTi · 07-04-2009, 01:31 PM

Looks great! It's sold in Europe as Toyota Urban Cruiser.
Enjoy your new car!

dg4rez · 07-04-2009, 04:03 PM

my best friend just got one last week, I drive them all the time at work (I valet), and they're great cars. I just like a smaller compact car, and gas mileage...

currently, he gets around 22-25 a tank, but he doesn't drive extremely slow, hes usually 75-80mph on highways... while I get my 36 average.. and I go around 65-70.

but on http://www.gassavers.org/ a lot of people get around 30+ in them... so thats not bad. but then again, a lot of people get more highway time in, unlike me and my friend's mostly 50/50 city / highway driving. *and a real city...

A1binoA11igator · 07-06-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

no not that part...

the part where you said nice xB to a picture of his xD.

I believe you are correct he said it backwards. I think that's a pretty common mistake though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ LOL

Albino, did you buy any of those parts from me?

I have NST pulleys for the xD if you haven't done that mod yet.

I struggled with the spring purchase, debating between the Progress's and the TRD's, ultimately I thought the progress's would be too low. I've definitely got some NST bits on my list though. I'll be sure to hit you up then.

My mileage has been pretty decent but not nearly as good as the week I had the Yaris. I average between 35 and 38 driving about 80% highway keeping it around 65-70. I commute 75 miles one way from Toledo OH to Bermingham MI daily. I really do love the car but I miss the Yaris.

A1binoA11igator · 07-06-2009, 09:34 AM

The xD is also sold in Japan as the Toyota IST

yes the Yaris and xD share a lot of the same chassis parts.

07-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#1
A1binoA11igator Ex Yaris Owner Drives: 2008 Scion XD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toledo Posts: 4	hello again! I've not posted here since my Yaris was totalled. I still check in now and then to check out everyones rides and look for DIY guides. My replacement for the Yaris is it's slightly larger cousin, a Super White 2008 Scion XD. Here are some pics of my new(ish) ride. Here is a list of the mods. 18x7.5 Momo Corse RPM wheels 225/40/18 general Exclaim UHP tires TRD Springs Clazzio Suede Type Seat covers Black/Black with Orange stitching. Redlinegoods.com shift and e-brake boots Black with Dark Blue stitching. (yes I know the stitch color doesn't match the seats) Zeta Products Storage Armrest. Soundgate ToyZN4 radio interface for my Zune (so I can control my Zune from the Head Unit) AFE pro dry stage 2 short ram intake. And I've had the car a little less than a year and it has over 37,000 miles on it.

07-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	its cute! congrats and wb :) __________________

07-04-2009, 12:57 PM	#7
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	no not that part... the part where you said nice xB to a picture of his xD. __________________

07-04-2009, 01:20 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ LOL Albino, did you buy any of those parts from me? I have NST pulleys for the xD if you haven't done that mod yet. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#9
StefanVVTi VVTi lover \| D-4D driver View User's Garage Drives: 1.6 Corolla & 1.4 D-4D Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania, Europe Posts: 102	Looks great! It's sold in Europe as Toyota Urban Cruiser. Enjoy your new car! Attached Images __________________ (2006) - 1.6 VVTi Corolla & (2008) - 1.4 D-4D Yaris

07-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Nice!

07-04-2009, 11:24 AM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Nice xB! I am not a huge fan of them myself, but it is a helluva lot better than the XD as far as I am concerned. If I am not mistaken, the xB and the Yaris are built on the same platform/frame, right?

07-04-2009, 04:03 PM	#10
dg4rez Gas Saver View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 197	my best friend just got one last week, I drive them all the time at work (I valet), and they're great cars. I just like a smaller compact car, and gas mileage... currently, he gets around 22-25 a tank, but he doesn't drive extremely slow, hes usually 75-80mph on highways... while I get my 36 average.. and I go around 65-70. but on http://www.gassavers.org/ a lot of people get around 30+ in them... so thats not bad. but then again, a lot of people get more highway time in, unlike me and my friend's mostly 50/50 city / highway driving. *and a real city... __________________

07-06-2009, 09:34 AM	#12
A1binoA11igator Ex Yaris Owner Drives: 2008 Scion XD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toledo Posts: 4	The xD is also sold in Japan as the Toyota IST yes the Yaris and xD share a lot of the same chassis parts.